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You got that right. When everything works right, it's a joy.

Thanks for the reply. Whenever I practice, I try to be at 3,000 AGL or higher. If I'm focusing on spins, especially inverted ones, I start out at 6,000 AGL. No point giving up that valuable altitud ...

I'm talking about a slow roll, not an aileron roll or barrel roll. In the slow roll, as I start the first 90 degrees, I begin with just a smidgen of elevator to start the nose moving up...cheating if ...

Thanks Kendal. I've pretty much already done everything you mentioned. So far, it appears that at around 250kph entry speed, with moderate aileron inputs, I find that I really have to hold the Yak 5 ...

Thanks to everyone for their comments. Right now I'm exploring MGL because they are located in Torrance, California, not far from my home base, Santa Paula, California. They offer their V6 and V6R, ...

A few more comments about my inquiry. I am asking about a slow roll, not an aileron roll; that is, I'm trying to get that "sacred circle" small and just above the horizon. I was hoping to ...

I have been playing around, trying to get a great slow roll out of the Yak 52. I've been entering at around 250kph. If I use medium right ailerons, I have to really get the nose up quite high...chea ...

I am considering a replacement for the Balkin-5 radio in my Yak 52. No urgency; it's still working OK. If I do replace it, I'd like to install the radio (or control head) in the same location as the ...